Politics

Media coalitions defend Thai PBS independence amid tax bill debate

Six media organisations and Thai PBS have issued statements defending the public broadcaster's independence against a controversial legislative bill proposed by a Bhumjaithai Party MP.

Thai PBS reasserts its independence following proposed new public media bill

Bhumjaithai seeks to shift Thai PBS funding from ‘sin taxes’ to state budget

Bhumjaithai’s chief legal adviser has proposed holding a public hearing on whether the Thai PBS Act should be amended to end the public service broadcaster’s funding from liquor and tobacco tax revenue, or “sin taxes”, and replace it with direct fund

PM Anutin confident of coalition’s stability despite mounting challenges

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said last night he was confident in his government’s stability despite his declining approval rating and a looming no-confidence debate by the opposition.

Chuan says flood crisis has “swamped” Thai Airways

Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai criticised Thai Airways yesterday for its handling of the cargo disruption, saying the current flooding had “swamped” the national airline rather than Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports.

Scandals rock Bhumjaithai but fail to shake its hold on power: experts

Growing public anger over scandals involving the Bhumjaithai Party has sparked speculation that Thailand is entering another period of political upheaval. However, analysts say predictions that the ruling party will be ousted from power barely six mo

Court rules ballot codes constitutional, urges stronger safeguards

The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the February 8 general election did not violate the Constitution or undermine voters’ right to a secret ballot.

PM visits flooded Klong Chan estate, hears residents’ calls for pumps

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul travelled by boat last night to distribute relief supplies to residents of the heavily flooded Klong Chan housing estate in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district.

PM orders food, toilets for Bangkok flood victims

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Sunday that he is doing everything possible to help people affected by flooding.

New face of Thai govt promises fast facts and new offensive strategy

Thamanat’s Anutin engraved watch sparks coalition speculation

Kla Tham Party leader Thamanat Prompow has sparked rumors of joining the coalition after wearing a watch engraved with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s name.

Kla Tham waiting to join Bhumjaithai-led coalition

Speculation is growing that Capt Thammanat Prompao will lead Kla Tham's 58 MPs to join the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government by November.